A portable wave–particle duality experiment

We present a simple and portable experimental setup that demonstrates the concept of wave–particle duality. Our setup is constructed by modifying the Thorlabs Quantum Optics Educational Kit and can be used in various educational contexts, ranging from general public demonstrations to classroom experiments both in wave optics and quantum mechanics lectures. We propose a set of experiments that provide a pedagogical progression in which basic quantum concepts are introduced systematically.

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American Journal of Physics
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2026-09-22
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https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0333246
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Experimental and Theoretical Physics Studies
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A portable wave–particle duality experiment

Renaud Mathevet, Bénoît Chalopin
American Journal of Physics
Experimental and Theoretical Physics Studies
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A portable wave–particle duality experiment

Renaud Mathevet, Bénoît Chalopin
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Abstract

We present a simple and portable experimental setup that demonstrates the concept of wave–particle duality. Our setup is constructed by modifying the Thorlabs Quantum Optics Educational Kit and can be used in various educational contexts, ranging from general public demonstrations to classroom experiments both in wave optics and quantum mechanics lectures. We propose a set of experiments that provide a pedagogical progression in which basic quantum concepts are introduced systematically.

American Journal of PhysicsVol. 94(10)
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (FR), Université Fédérale de Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées (FR)
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Experimental and Theoretical Physics Studies
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